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Flat stencil for imprinting textile fabrics

US4023488A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 1975
Grant dateMay 17, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 22, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F15/36
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apertured rectangular foil of substantially inextensible sheet metal, e.g. nickel or steel, has a hole at each corner engaged by a resiliently biased gripper exerting on it a diagonally outward force to hold the foil stretched in a surrounding tenter frame supporting these grippers. The frame is provided with marginal ledges, underlying the foil at least along the major sides of the rectangle, onto which the foil edges are releasably pressed by toggle clamps.

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